Tanzania is in the midst of a mining renaissance. If you look at the macro-economic figures, the story is one of unbridled success. Gold exports are booming, the government has built a literal wall around its Tanzanite wealth to stop smuggling, and the contribution of mining to the national GDP
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In global financial discourse, widespread retail participation in the stock market is often presented as a key indicator of economic maturity and a primary vehicle for wealth creation. Yet, in Tanzania, a nation experiencing consistent economic growth and social progress, the formal capital market remains a distant reality for the
In the bustling markets of Dar es Salaam and the quiet rural villages across Tanzania, a digital revolution is unfolding. It’s not happening in gleaming skyscrapers or high-tech labs, but on the screens of millions of mobile phones. This is the race to build Tanzania's definitive "
September 17, 2025, | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania - The air in many Tanzanian schools has long been thick with the scent of chalk dust and aging paper. The daily rhythm is marked by the scratching of pens in ledger books, the rustle of countless student files, and the long queues
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If you’ve spent any time in Dar es Salaam, Arusha, or virtually any town in Tanzania, you’ve witnessed it. It’s the ubiquitous chime of a mobile money transaction, the flash of a QR code at a local market stall, the ease with which school fees, utility bills,
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Access to credit is one of the most powerful forces in an economy. It’s the invisible engine that allows a family to buy a home, a student to get an education, and an entrepreneur to turn a brilliant idea into a thriving business. It transforms aspirations into realities. Over
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The African fintech landscape is in a constant state of dynamic evolution, but every so often, a single move redraws the entire map. In early 2024, Selcom’s acquisition of Access Bank Tanzania was precisely that—a seismic event. On the surface, it was a straightforward corporate transaction: Tanzania'
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Step into any neighborhood in Dar es Salaam, and you’ll feel it: the vibrant, relentless pulse of commerce. It’s in the colorful kiosks, the bustling storefronts, and the handcarts navigating crowded streets, all part of a complex network that gets everyday products—a cold soda, a bag of
Imagine two entrepreneurs. One sits in a bustling co-working space in Nairobi, pitching her logistics startup to a venture capitalist who just flew in from London. The other, with an equally brilliant fintech idea, navigates the traffic of Dar es Salaam, preparing for a meeting with a local bank official.
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In the world of digital commerce, Tanzania presents a fascinating paradox. It's a nation where over 95% of the adult population uses mobile money, a sophisticated digital payment system that many Western countries might envy. With a massive, youthful population of over 70 million, it should be a
Forget the metaverse, AI-powered selfie filters, and apps that deliver artisanal ice cream in ten minutes. In the bustling tech hubs of Silicon Valley, innovation often chases convenience and entertainment. But half a world away, in Tanzania, a different kind of tech revolution is quietly unfolding. It’s less about
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Tanzania's technology sector is a fascinating study in contrast. On one hand, the nation is home to a youthful, digitally engaged population, with over 60% of its inhabitants under the age of 25, and a remarkable 86% increase in internet subscriptions between 2020 and 2024. The government has